Reworking the Workplace: Connecting people, purpose and place

The office has changed forever due to the pandemic, and Covid has rewritten the rule book about how, when, where, and why we work. How can investors, developers, designers, operators, and users of office buildings navigate this new climate of uncertainty to create successful places to work in the future? Reworking the Workplace delves into this changing landscape, identifying emerging trends in the reworking of work culture and offering insights into innovations and ideas that will inform the workplace of tomorrow. It recognizes the enduring importance of physical place for meaningful human connection and explores how this must be refocused in an increasingly virtual world.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 01 June 2023
Publisher: RIBA Publishing

The office has undergone a seismic transformation, propelled by the unprecedented disruptions brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic. This transformative shift has redefined the very essence of how, when, where, and even why we engage in work. As investors, developers, designers, operators, and users of office buildings navigate this novel climate of uncertainty, the question arises: how can we create successful workplaces that thrive in the future?

To address this pressing concern, Reworking the Workplace emerges as a comprehensive guide. Divided into three insightful sections – People, Purpose, and Place – this book delves into the emerging trends shaping the reworking of work culture. It offers valuable insights into innovative ideas and solutions that will shape the workplace of tomorrow.

Recognizing the enduring significance of physical space for meaningful human connection, the book explores how this aspect must be reimagined in the context of an increasingly virtual world. Through over 50 international case studies, including renowned organizations such as Amazon Fresh, Brent Cross Town London, Capita Springs Singapore, Carrefour, Diageo, Disney, Kings College London, Mission Rock San Francisco, Salesforce, Virgin Money, and WeWork, the book tackles topical workplace themes such as hybrid working, wellbeing, ESG, operationalizing the working experience, the value of place, experience destinations, the physical/virtual interface, and future cities.

Combining essential design guidance with cutting-edge workplace thinking, Reworking the Workplace serves as a valuable resource for architects, designers, real estate professionals, and anyone interested in shaping the future of work. By exploring the interplay between people, purpose, and place, this book provides a roadmap for creating workplaces that foster productivity, collaboration, and employee satisfaction in an ever-evolving landscape.

Weight: 840g
Dimension: 216 x 258 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781914124969